An anonymous reader shared this report from Electrek:
When Fisker Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2024, it left roughly 11,000 Ocean SUV owners holding the keys to vehicles that cost them anywhere from $40,000 to $70,000 — and that were rapidly losing the software brains that made them work. No more over-the-air updates. No more connected services. No more warranty. The manufacturer was dead.
What happened next is one of the most remarkable stories in the history of the electric vehicle industry. Instead of accepting that their cars would become rolling paperweights, Fisker Ocean owners organized, reverse-engineered their vehicles' proprietary software, hacked into CAN bus networks, built open-source tools on GitHub, and effectively stood up a volunteer-run open-sourced car company from the ashes of Fisker...
Within months of the bankruptcy filing, thousands of Ocean owners formed the Fisker Owners Association (FOA) — a nonprofit that quickly grew to 4,000 members and began operating as something between a car club, a tech startup, and an independent automaker. The FOA hired independent tech experts who began reverse-engineering Fisker's proprietary software patches. Members taught each other how to flash firmware. They organized bulk purchases of replacement parts — negotiating the price of key fobs down from roughly $1,000 each to a fraction of that through coordinated group buys. They hosted free global key fob pairing events, saving each owner $100 to $250...
What started as desperate troubleshooting has evolved into a genuine open-source ecosystem around the Fisker Ocean. On GitHub, a developer named MichaelOE reverse-engineered the API behind Fisker's official "My Fisker" mobile app and built a Home Assistant integration that exposes every cloud API value as a sensor — with all the app's buttons available as Home Assistant controls... [Community members have also been systematically mapping CAN bus files.]
The article noes this "is not an isolated incident. Nikola also filed for bankruptcy, leaving its owners in a similar bind. Canoo and Arrival are headed for liquidation auctions..."
Consumer advocates are now pushing for structural changes: mandatory software escrow funds that would keep vehicle software running even if the manufacturer disappears, open-source mandates in bankruptcy proceedings, and shared repair data requirements... European automakers, meanwhile, are moving in a different direction entirely — Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and eight suppliers signed a memorandum in 2025 to develop a shared open-source automotive software platform....
The Fisker Owners Association has proven that a dedicated community can keep orphaned EVs on the road. But they shouldn't have had to... [O]wners shouldn't need to become hackers and parts brokers and quasi-manufacturers just to keep driving the cars they already paid for.
When Fisker Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2024, it left roughly 11,000 Ocean SUV owners holding the keys to vehicles that cost them anywhere from $40,000 to $70,000 — and that were rapidly losing the software brains that made them work. No more over-the-air updates. No more connected services. No more warranty. The manufacturer was dead.
What happened next is one of the most remarkable stories in the history of the electric vehicle industry. Instead of accepting that their cars would become rolling paperweights, Fisker Ocean owners organized, reverse-engineered their vehicles' proprietary software, hacked into CAN bus networks, built open-source tools on GitHub, and effectively stood up a volunteer-run open-sourced car company from the ashes of Fisker...
Within months of the bankruptcy filing, thousands of Ocean owners formed the Fisker Owners Association (FOA) — a nonprofit that quickly grew to 4,000 members and began operating as something between a car club, a tech startup, and an independent automaker. The FOA hired independent tech experts who began reverse-engineering Fisker's proprietary software patches. Members taught each other how to flash firmware. They organized bulk purchases of replacement parts — negotiating the price of key fobs down from roughly $1,000 each to a fraction of that through coordinated group buys. They hosted free global key fob pairing events, saving each owner $100 to $250...
What started as desperate troubleshooting has evolved into a genuine open-source ecosystem around the Fisker Ocean. On GitHub, a developer named MichaelOE reverse-engineered the API behind Fisker's official "My Fisker" mobile app and built a Home Assistant integration that exposes every cloud API value as a sensor — with all the app's buttons available as Home Assistant controls... [Community members have also been systematically mapping CAN bus files.]
The article noes this "is not an isolated incident. Nikola also filed for bankruptcy, leaving its owners in a similar bind. Canoo and Arrival are headed for liquidation auctions..."
Consumer advocates are now pushing for structural changes: mandatory software escrow funds that would keep vehicle software running even if the manufacturer disappears, open-source mandates in bankruptcy proceedings, and shared repair data requirements... European automakers, meanwhile, are moving in a different direction entirely — Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and eight suppliers signed a memorandum in 2025 to develop a shared open-source automotive software platform....
The Fisker Owners Association has proven that a dedicated community can keep orphaned EVs on the road. But they shouldn't have had to... [O]wners shouldn't need to become hackers and parts brokers and quasi-manufacturers just to keep driving the cars they already paid for.
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Long-time Slashdot reader internet-redstar shares an interestging response to "the recent wave of Linux kernel privilege escalation vulnerabilities like 'Copy Fail' and 'Dirty Frag'":
Belgian Linux sysadmin and Tesla Hacker "Jasper Nuyens" got tired of the idea of manually blacklisting dozens or even hundreds of obscure kernel modules across large fleets of Linux systems in the near future.
So he wrote ModuleJail, a GPLv3 shell script that scans a running Linux system and automatically blacklists currently unused kernel modules, reducing kernel attack surface without requiring a reboot. The idea is simple: many modern Linux privilege escalation bugs target obscure or rarely used kernel functionality that is still enabled by default on servers that do not actually need it. ModuleJail works across major distributions including Debian, Ubuntu, RHEL, Fedora, AlmaLinux and Arch Linux, generating 1 modprobe blacklist rules file while preserving commonly-used modules.
Nuyens argues that the increasing speed of AI-assisted vulnerability discovery will likely turn kernel hardening and attack surface reduction into a much bigger operational priority for sysadmins over the next few weeks and months.
Belgian Linux sysadmin and Tesla Hacker "Jasper Nuyens" got tired of the idea of manually blacklisting dozens or even hundreds of obscure kernel modules across large fleets of Linux systems in the near future.
So he wrote ModuleJail, a GPLv3 shell script that scans a running Linux system and automatically blacklists currently unused kernel modules, reducing kernel attack surface without requiring a reboot. The idea is simple: many modern Linux privilege escalation bugs target obscure or rarely used kernel functionality that is still enabled by default on servers that do not actually need it. ModuleJail works across major distributions including Debian, Ubuntu, RHEL, Fedora, AlmaLinux and Arch Linux, generating 1 modprobe blacklist rules file while preserving commonly-used modules.
Nuyens argues that the increasing speed of AI-assisted vulnerability discovery will likely turn kernel hardening and attack surface reduction into a much bigger operational priority for sysadmins over the next few weeks and months.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
It was a decision that threatens to keep Nuno Espírito Santo awake for many nights to come. Why, oh why, West Ham’s manager will doubtless wonder, did he opt to start with a back three on Tyneside?
Instead of subduing Eddie Howe’s players it simply served to remind Nick Woltemade precisely why he is Newcastle’s record signing. By the 26th minute, when Nuno scrapped that configuration for a much more effective back four, West Ham were 2-0 down and had one foot in the Championship.
Continue reading...Reform, which won more than 50% of the local election vote, is likely to focus heavily on immigration and Brexit
Andy Burnham faces a perilous race to win the Makerfield seat, his allies have warned, as he gears up to fight a byelection that could decide the long-term future of Labour and the country.
The Greater Manchester mayor is likely to be confirmed as Labour’s candidate for the north-west constituency later this week, but those close to him say he faces an uphill battle to beat Reform UK. Nigel Farage’s party won more than 50% of the vote at the local elections and polling suggests Burnham is only marginally ahead.
Continue reading...Canal+ head says he will not work with hundreds of actors and directors who signed protest against Vincent Bolloré’s political sway
The head of France’s biggest film producer, Canal+, has said the group will no longer work with hundreds of cinema figures who signed a petition voicing concern over the growing influence of the rightwing billionaire owner Vincent Bolloré.
The open letter, published earlier this week to coincide with the opening of the Cannes film festival, was signed by more than 600 figures, including the actor-director Juliette Binoche, the director and photographer Raymond Depardon, the French-Iranian film-maker Sepideh Farsi and the director Arthur Harari, who co-wrote the Oscar-winning Anatomy of a Fall and is premiering his film The Unknown in the main competition in Cannes.
Continue reading...️ Updates from the final round at Aronimink Golf Club
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While we’re on the subject of tournament records, let’s give fair measure to Kurt Kitayama. His round of 63 ties the lowest final-round score at any PGA Championship, set by Brad Faxon at Riviera in 1995. Faxon stays top of the list, however, on account of Riviera being a par 71, so his round was eight under par, compared to Kitayama’s seven. But we’re splitting hairs here. Kitayama deserves his flowers.
Justin Thomas knows a thing or two about chasing down a big 54-hole lead at the PGA Championship. He won from seven back at the 54-hole mark in 2022, breaking the heart of Mito Pereira and tying a record set by John Mahaffey, who overhauled Tom Watson in 1978. He only had six players between himself and glory that day, mind; Mahaffey just had four. JT started just six back today at level par, but would have to scoot past 31 players if he’s to win. So statistically that’s pretty unlikely. But still, a stat’s a stat’s a stat, ain’t that the truth. Anyway, after bogey at 3, he’s bounced back with birdies at 5, 7, 9 and 11 to move into a tie for seventh, whatever that’s worth currently, at -3. Yesterday’s 72 almost certainly going to cost him on a week of small margins.
Continue reading...France 28-43 England
Kildunne and Breach score twice as Red Roses triumph
Dominant, impenetrable, invincible. There are so many words to describe this England team. No matter what is thrown at them, they win matches and lift trophies. The Red Roses have an almost untouchable air around them as, despite experiencing the worst injury and unavailability crisis this team has seen for a decade, they swept aside each opponent in the Women’s Six Nations to seal their eighth consecutive title and fifth grand slam in a row.
With a legacy already in the bag with their 2025 World Cup win, England set out in this Women’s Six Nations to start to build a dynasty and they have certainly laid the foundations in this tournament. The Red Roses not only claimed the clean sweep after dismantling France in a sunny but windy Bordeaux but they also became the first team to win the tournament immediately after claiming the World Cup.
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SergioQ79 - Osanpo Photographer - has added a photo to the pool:
Tokyo, Adachi. A pochi minuti dalla stazione.
Basta allontanarsi leggermente dalle strade piene di neon e insegne luminose per ritrovarsi in una città diversa.
Più lenta, più silenziosa, più vera.
Questo izakaya sembra rimasto fermo nel tempo.
Legno consumato, casse di bottiglie accatastate fuori, ombrelli all’ingresso, clienti abituali e una porta che resta aperta verso la strada.
Niente design moderno, niente effetti studiati.
Solo un locale che continua a fare il suo lavoro ogni sera.
Ed è proprio questa semplicità a renderlo appariscente.
東京、足立区。駅から少し歩いた場所。
ネオンと人混みの通りから少し離れるだけで、東京は急に別の顔になる。
もっと静かで、もっとゆっくりしていて、もっと普通。
この居酒屋は昔のまま残っているように見える。
古い木、外に積まれた瓶ケース、入口の傘、常連客、そして通りに向かって開いたままの扉。
派手なデザインも、観光向けの雰囲気もない。
毎晩いつも通り営業しているだけ。
でも、その普通さが逆に目を引く。
Tokyo, Adachi. Just a few minutes from the station.
Walk slightly away from the neon-filled streets and the city suddenly changes.
Slower, quieter, more authentic.
This izakaya looks untouched by time.
Worn wood, stacked bottle crates outside, umbrellas by the entrance, regular customers and a door always open toward the street.
No modern design, no carefully crafted atmosphere.
Just a place doing its job every evening.
And that simplicity is exactly what makes it stand out.
SergioQ79 - Osanpo Photographer - posted a photo:
Tokyo, Adachi. A pochi minuti dalla stazione.
Basta allontanarsi leggermente dalle strade piene di neon e insegne luminose per ritrovarsi in una città diversa.
Più lenta, più silenziosa, più vera.
Questo izakaya sembra rimasto fermo nel tempo.
Legno consumato, casse di bottiglie accatastate fuori, ombrelli all’ingresso, clienti abituali e una porta che resta aperta verso la strada.
Niente design moderno, niente effetti studiati.
Solo un locale che continua a fare il suo lavoro ogni sera.
Ed è proprio questa semplicità a renderlo appariscente.
東京、足立区。駅から少し歩いた場所。
ネオンと人混みの通りから少し離れるだけで、東京は急に別の顔になる。
もっと静かで、もっとゆっくりしていて、もっと普通。
この居酒屋は昔のまま残っているように見える。
古い木、外に積まれた瓶ケース、入口の傘、常連客、そして通りに向かって開いたままの扉。
派手なデザインも、観光向けの雰囲気もない。
毎晩いつも通り営業しているだけ。
でも、その普通さが逆に目を引く。
Tokyo, Adachi. Just a few minutes from the station.
Walk slightly away from the neon-filled streets and the city suddenly changes.
Slower, quieter, more authentic.
This izakaya looks untouched by time.
Worn wood, stacked bottle crates outside, umbrellas by the entrance, regular customers and a door always open toward the street.
No modern design, no carefully crafted atmosphere.
Just a place doing its job every evening.
And that simplicity is exactly what makes it stand out.
Some highlights from special collections libraries' blogs this week.
Some More Birthdays Items from the Folger Shakespeare Library that are 250, 500, 750, 1000, and 2000 years old.
Recipes and Recycling An 18th century manuscript perhaps bound in the wrapper its paper came in.
Leiden University to Return Chola Plates to India The 11th century legal documents were brought to the Netherlands by a missionary in the 18th century.
How a Radical Historian Saved the Schlock of '76 (NYT gift link)
Some More Birthdays Items from the Folger Shakespeare Library that are 250, 500, 750, 1000, and 2000 years old.
Recipes and Recycling An 18th century manuscript perhaps bound in the wrapper its paper came in.
Leiden University to Return Chola Plates to India The 11th century legal documents were brought to the Netherlands by a missionary in the 18th century.
How a Radical Historian Saved the Schlock of '76 (NYT gift link)
Endless Energy van Am I Blood is vrij typische jaren ’90 thrash. Ze zijn nooit doorgebroken, maar dit is toch wel een aardig nummer.
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Ja toch nog even over dat Ipsos/I&O-onderzoek van gisteren over de meningen en kennis van mensen over asielkwesties. Want de conclusie 'Kiezers tasten in het duister: beeld van asielcijfers blijkt sterk politiek gekleurd' was, volgens ons, behalve een open deur, helemaal niet de interessantste (en bovendien valt er nog wel wat af te dingen, zie hieronder). Er zat iets veel interessanters in het onderzoek (HIERRR zelf lezen), dat iedereen die op tv/ergens anders verschijnt met een moralistisch praatje over polarisatie, feiten en cijfers in de asielkwestie eens goed in zijn of haar of hen oren zou moeten knopen. En dat is namelijk dit:
Oftewel: wat voor cijfers iemand te zien krijgt over de instroom van asielzoekers heeft helemaal niet zo'n grote invloed op zijn mening over de asielopvang. Dat is toch wel een flinke tegenvaller voor Ron Fresen, die vorige maand aan tafel bij Eva Jinek nog suggereerde dat een uitgebreide informatievoorziening de mensen in oa Loosdrecht (waar de burgemeester zijn excuses aanbood voor de fouten in de communicatie) wel rustig zou krijgen.
Ron Fresen, 28 april
SocialHet is heel simpel. Hoe veel vluchtelingen je wilt opvangen is een politieke kwestie. Een ingewikkelde politieke kwestie misschien, die niet met drie slogans is opgelost, maar wel een politieke kwestie. Sommige mensen willen dat er meer vluchtelingen worden opgevangen, anderen willen juist dat er minder vluchtelingen worden opgevangen. En ja, die anderen zijn met meer. En die blijven dus op partijen stemmen die strenger asielbeleid voorstaan, zolang er geen substantiële maatregelen worden genomen (zie ook: dit ondanks de De Correspondent-kop uitstekende stuk op De Correspondent).
Het grappigste is nog wel dat Fresen zegt dat je bij wijze van spreke iedere week de aantallen door moet geven WANT DAT GEBEURT AL. Juist omdat Ron Fresen zelf ook al een mening heeft over asiel, zorgen die cijfers er bij hem voor dat hij die mening houdt. Maar het punt van het Ipsos/I&O-experiment is nu juist dat iemand die vindt dat de aantallen omlaag moeten, dat ook gewoon blijft vinden. En juist omdat Ron Fresen en vrijwel iedereen die over dit onderwerp op tv verschijnt dezelfde mening hebben, en ongeacht de cijfers bij diezelfde mening blijven, wordt de kwestie continu van dezelfde kant belicht. En het irritantste is nog wel de suggestie dat dat geheel waardenvrij gebeurt, terwijl dat evident niet zo is.
Ook in dat kader moeten we toch even wijzen op de vraagstelling. Ipsos/I&O vroeg "Nederland vangt, rekening houdend met inwonersaantallen, veel meer vluchtelingen op dan de meeste andere Europese landen” en rekende het fout als mensen 'ja' antwoordden, omdat Nederland per aantal inwoners ietsje minder vluchtelingen opvangt dan het Europees gemiddelde. Maar ja. Je kunt "rekening houdend met inwonersaantallen" ook anders interpreteren. Nederland is namelijk een van dichtst bevolkte landen van de EU (alleen in Malta is die hoger, Nederland is meer dan 4x zo dichtbevolkt als het Europees gemiddelde, nummer 3 België is 35% minder dichtbevolkt), waar we geen schuurtje mogen bouwen zonder dat Johan Vollenbroek een rechtszaak aanspant. Dus je kunt ook zeggen: als je rekening houd met inwonersaantallen, zouden we hier juist veel minder mensen op moeten vangen dan in bijvoorbeeld Zweden, waar ze veel meer (stikstof)ruimte hebben. En hee, het is niet toevallig dat onderzoekers van Ipsos/I&O als uitgangspunt voor deze vraag een opvatting uit hun eigen hoogopgeleide en succesvolle bubbel gebruiken, of wel?
Maar goed. Het punt is, en blijft: hoe streng je je asielbeleid maakt is een politieke kwestie waar je politiek over mening van kunt verschillen. Doen alsof mensen die het met je oneens zijn zichzelf beter moeten informeren lost die kwestie niet op. Het zou fijn zijn als iemand die lui in Hilversum daar eens over informeert.
AMSTERDAM (ANP) - De deelname van diverse burgemeesters en wethouders aan Nakba-herdenkingen is niet goed gevallen bij Joodse organisaties. Koepelorganisatie Centraal Joods Overleg (CJO) roept na de herdenkingen van afgelopen weekend bestuurders op "zich te onthouden van eenzijdige politieke stellingnames over het Arabisch-Israëlische conflict en zich te richten op waarvoor zij zijn aangesteld: het dienen van alle inwoners van hun gemeente, zonder onderscheid".
De term Nakba (katastrofe) verwijst naar de verdrijving van honderdduizenden Palestijnen in 1948, rond de oprichting van de staat Israël. Meerdere lokale bestuurders stonden daarbij stil. In Utrecht namen bijvoorbeeld burgemeester Sharon Dijksma en wethouder Linda Voortman deel aan een herdenking. De organisatie van de bijeenkomst noemde dat "een dappere zet".
CJO denkt er heel anders over. De koepel vindt het onwenselijk om "buitenlandse politieke conflicten te importeren in de eigen stad" en roept bestuurders op daarvan af te zien.